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Trump Says Iran Called Seeking Deal, Mentions Xi Jinping Wants War to End

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Published Apr 14, 2026 4:46 AM ・ Updated Jul 1, 2026 1:05 PM ・ 4 min read ・ Source: CNA (Central News Agency)

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⚡ Key Points

US President Trump stated that Iran has called seeking a deal and that Chinese President Xi Jinping hopes for the Iran war to end.
Trump emphasized that the core of negotiations with Iran is the nuclear issue, and Iran will not possess nuclear weapons.
He also explained that the naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz aims to bring Iran back to the negotiating table and lower oil prices.

US President Trump stated that Iran has called seeking a deal and that Chinese President Xi Jinping hopes for the Iran war to end. Trump emphasized that the core of negotiations with Iran is the nuclear issue, and Iran will not possess nuclear weapons. He also explained that the naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz aims to bring Iran back to the negotiating table and lower oil prices. Trump accused Iran's blockade of the strait as 'blackmailing the world.'

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Published: Apr 14, 2026

US-Iran War Key News

(Central News Agency, Washington, April 13, comprehensive foreign report) US President Trump said today at the White House that Iran proactively called hoping to reach an agreement, and he also mentioned that he has not yet spoken with Chinese President Xi Jinping, but Xi Jinping hopes to see the Iran war end.

CNN reported that Trump said the US government received a 'call from the other side' this morning, stating that (Iran) 'very much wants to make a deal.'

Trump made these remarks to reporters at the White House, less than three hours after the US imposed a naval blockade on Iranian ports. Marathon talks between the US and Iran held in Pakistan over the weekend failed to reach an agreement.

Trump emphasized that the sticking point in negotiations is 'the nuclear issue,' adding that 'Iran will not have nuclear weapons.'

He said: 'We agreed on many things, but they didn't agree on this, and I think they will agree. I'm almost certain, in fact, I'm certain. If they don't agree, there will be no deal, and there will never be a deal.'

According to Bloomberg News, when asked whether the US naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz was aimed at forcing Iran back to the negotiating table or restoring passage through the strait to lower oil prices, Trump replied: 'Both, and more.'

He also stated that Iran's blockade of the strait is 'blackmailing the world,' and the US will not allow this to happen.

Trump also told reporters at the White House that 'our relationship with China is quite good,' and Xi Jinping 'hopes' to see this war end.

Trump had earlier posted: 'Yesterday, a total of 34 ships passed through the Strait of Hormuz, the highest number since this foolish blockade began.' (Compiler: Qu Xiangping) 1150414

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FAQ

What did President Donald Trump say about Iran's recent phone call regarding a potential agreement, and when did he make the statement?

Trump said at the White House on April 13 that Iran proactively called the United States hoping to make a deal, noting the call came that morning and that Iran “very much wants to make a deal,” as reported by CNN and Central News Agency.

How did Trump describe the purpose of the U.S. naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, and what did he claim about the number of ships passing through the strait?

Trump said the blockade was intended both to pressure Iran back to negotiations and to restore passage to lower oil prices, adding that on the previous day 34 ships transited the strait, the highest number since the blockade began.

According to the article, what was the main sticking point in the recent U.S.–Iran marathon talks held in Pakistan, and what was Trump's confidence about reaching an agreement on that issue?

The nuclear issue was the main sticking point, and Trump said he was “almost certain” Iran would eventually agree not to obtain nuclear weapons, though a deal would not be possible without that agreement.

What did Trump say about the United States' relationship with China and President Xi Jinping's stance on the Iran war, and how did he phrase China's role?

Trump said the U.S. relationship with China is “quite good” and that President Xi Jinping “hopes” to see the Iran war end, indicating China’s desire for peace rather than escalation.

Who compiled the article and which agency released the report, and what specific date and location were mentioned in the article's header?

The article was compiled by Qu Xiangping and released by the Central News Agency in Washington on April 13, providing a comprehensive foreign report on the U.S.-Iran conflict.

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